Majority Leader Donovan Receives CCA Legislator of the Year Award
The Connecticut Carwash Association's 17th Annual Mini Expo, March 29, at the Marriott Courtyard in Cromwell, CT, was the setting for Majority Leader Christopher G. Donovan to receive the association's annual Legislator of the Year Award. Donovan, who represents the 84th Assembly District of Meriden, was presented with the award by CCA Lobbyist PJ Cimini of Capitol Strategies of Hartford, for his outstanding community efforts on behalf of the citizens of Connecticut and small family-owned businesses.
The event, which is in its 17th year, featured 40 table top exhibits from 5-10pm, and an extensive dinner buffet. CCA President Tom Mathes said the annual event is an opportunity for members to touch base with their vendors and interact on an informal basis. "The Mini Expo is a mainstay for this association, and a great opportunity to catch up with fellow operators and suppliers," said Mathes. "I'm proud to be part of it and to see how receptive our members are to the event."
The annual March event also featured a raffle drawing for a 42" plasma television and Macintosh iPOD. The television was sponsored by Huron Valley Sales, ICS, Micrologic Associates, Simoniz USA and Sobrite Water Technologies by ZWash Systems. The iPOD was sponsored by Peco Corp. "It's important to provide value-added giveaways to our show so we spend a lot of money on great prizes," said event Chairperson JJ Listro. "Our attendees and vendors just love it. This year the television was won by DRB Systems' Dwight Reed and the iPod went to PoshWash's Chris Zona."
During the event an array of hors d'oeuvres were passed and sponsored by C.A.R. Products, Mang Insurance and Kleen-Rite Corp. The group also enjoyed an elaborate buffet dinner. "We have been doing this for 17 years, and each year it just keeps evolving," said Listro. "It's a great event for our members and vendors."
For additional information contact the CCA offices at 800/287-6604 or log onto www.wewashctcars.com. The association's next event, a Casino Night, is June 7 at the Marriott Courtyard in Cromwell.
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